I am 64. I used to use Retin-A with great success for lines on chin. In recent years, it doesn't correct deep lines in chin and now starting to get them on upper lip. Know that the lines are result of the way my muscles are attached (genetic). Botox is not recommended as it would impair talking. What can be done about this? I have had conflicting views -- a dermatologist recommended fractional laser, and a plastic surgeon recommended dermabrasion. I'm very fair and I fear scarring. I hear that upper lip is most difficult to treat? Please let me know your opinion.
August 9, 2009
Answer: Dermabrasion vs Fractional CO2 Laser I use both fractional CO2 and Dermabrasion to treat the veritcal lip lines. In general, Dermabasion will give you a better result for the lines around the mouth, depending on if it is done correctly. Dermabrasion resurfaces the entire area around the lips and goes deep into the skin. Fractional CO2 lasers can go as deep (depending on the laser and laser settings), however they resurface only a small percentage of the skin. This is one of the reasons that a true Dermabrasion is better in treating the lip lines.
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August 9, 2009
Answer: Dermabrasion vs Fractional CO2 Laser I use both fractional CO2 and Dermabrasion to treat the veritcal lip lines. In general, Dermabasion will give you a better result for the lines around the mouth, depending on if it is done correctly. Dermabrasion resurfaces the entire area around the lips and goes deep into the skin. Fractional CO2 lasers can go as deep (depending on the laser and laser settings), however they resurface only a small percentage of the skin. This is one of the reasons that a true Dermabrasion is better in treating the lip lines.
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